9th social science 22 chapter

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CHAPTER – 22: DEFENCE OF THE NATION

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. The Commander-in-Chief of our three Armed Forces is the President.

2. The Chief of the Army is called General.

3. The headquarters of the Defence Ministry is in New Delhi.

4. The Hindustan Ship-building yard is at Vishakhapatnam.

5. The Border Security Force training centre is in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

6. The Indian Red Cross Society was established in 1920.

II. Answer the following questions.

7. What is the Naval Base near Karwar known as?

Answer :- The naval base near Karwar is known as ‘Sea Bird’.

8. Which are the five divisions of our Defence Ministry?

The Ministry of Defence consists of five departments:

  • Department of Defence
  • Department of Defence Production
  • Department of Defence Research and Development
  • Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
  • Department of Military Affairs

9. Explain the structure of the Indian Army.

  • The Chief of the Army is the General, assisted by officers such as Lieutenant Generals, Major Generals, and Brigadiers.
  • The ground forces comprise infantry, cavalry, battle tanks, and artillery, alongside essential supply and engineering units.
  • Administratively, the Army is structured into various commands, which are further divided into areas and sub-areas.
  • A Lieutenant General leads a Command, a Major General heads an Area, and a Brigadier heads a Sub-Area.

10. Which are the Commands of the Army?

  • Northern Command
  • Southern Command
  • Eastern Command
  • Western Command
  • North Western Command
  • Central Command
  • Training Command

11. What are the Indian Air Force training centres?

  • Air Force Academy
  • Basic Flying Training School
  • Airmen Training School
  • Air Force Technical College
  • College of Air Warfare

12. What are the qualifications required for recruitment to the Army?

  • Any citizen of India, regardless of religion, caste, class, or community, is eligible to join.
  • Recruitment is subject to meeting specific criteria regarding physical fitness, mental health, general education, and technical knowledge.

13. What are the aims of the N.C.C.? What facilities are available to N.C.C. cadets?

  • Aims: To foster discipline, leadership, friendliness, and a sense of service among students.
  • Facilities/Provisions:
    • Special provisions and reserved seats in professional colleges for N.C.C. cadets.
    • Priority pathways to join the defence forces.
    • Training in weapon handling.
    • Participation in adventure activities like hiking, trekking, gliding, mountaineering, and sailing.

14. Write about the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

  • The post of Chief of Defence Staff was created in 2019 to provide high-quality military advice to the country’s political leadership.
  • The CDS serves as the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister.
  • General Bipin Rawat was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.

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